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Breastfeeding Mom Who Started Menstruating, Got Period 1 Mo After Giving Birth

J.W. asks from Los Angeles

I am a new mom who is breastfeeding and got my period / started menstruating one month after giving birth. Why would this be?

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Still Nursing 12 Month Old, Should I Begin Birth Control Pills??

D.B. asks from Dallas

I am currently still breastfeeding my 12 month old. I believe I'm going to get my period back soon,(could tell I was ovulating this week) and wanted to begin birth c...

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Thinking About Mirena (Birth Control)

N.T. asks from Washington DC

Hey ladies, I was thinking about having the Mirena done. However I've heard two stories (1) my best friend boss has it and had nothing but problems. I mean she sai...

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Breastfeeding and the Pill

L.M. asks from Fayetteville

I am exclusively breastfeeding my daughter. I went in for my postpartum check up and found out there aren't many birth control options for nursing moms! It was pretty...

21

Any Suggestions for Birth Control?

C.A. asks from Atlanta

My husband and I had a beautiful little girl in November and we are in love with her already but it's been difficult trying to balance work (we own a small business) ...

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Birth Control Options

K.M. asks from Kansas City

Hi Moms! Has has anyone had the Mirena inserted? I was wondering if anyone likes it or doesn't like it? I'm over 35 and now that I'm not breastfeeding I need to find ...

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S.M.H: Currently Breastfeeding and Got My Period 7 Weeks After Giving Birth!

M.R. asks from Los Angeles

Scratching My Head: I'm confused, I'm breastfeeding and got my period already 7 weeks after giving birth. I don't know if this is really a period or if it's ''left ov...

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Need Testimonies of NFP Users, Birth Control Side Effects, Personal Experiences

L.S. asks from Dallas

I am hosting a seminar in two weeks in Carrollton titled "What your doctor SHOULD tell you about birth control and breast cancer." I am needing testimonies, either i...

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Semi or Permanent Birth Control

M.M. asks from Tucson

I had a baby about 6 weeks ago and am breastfeeding. I have 3 kids and know for sure i don't want anymore. I'm bf right now and not in a relationship so not too con...

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Breastfeeding on the Pill

C.S. asks from Kalamazoo

My son is 6 weeks old and is doing great breastfeeding. I've decided I want to go on the pill for birth control. I breastfed my older son for a year and never took ...

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  • used the nuva ring in 3 answers "I also used the Nuva Ring before Mirena."
  • birth control pills in 4 answers "... exposed to while breastfeeding is passed on to our children. Birth control pills ..."
  • months after giving birth in 2 answers "... sis had 4 kids, all breastfed, she gets her period a months after giving birth ..."
  • people get their periods in 2 answers "Yes, some people get their periods right away while others don't get it for a year ..."
  • birth control pills in 3 answers "I was on birth control pills for 15 yrs."